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How far is Belfast from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Belfast (Belfast International Airport) is 3587 miles / 5773 kilometers / 3117 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Belfast International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Belfast

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Belfast. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3587.273 miles
  • 5773.156 kilometers
  • 3117.255 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3578.901 miles
  • 5759.684 kilometers
  • 3109.980 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Belfast International Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Belfast International Airport (BFS)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Belfast generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W